POTATO TECHNOLOGY

BEET TECHNOLOGY
VEGETABLE TECHNOLOGY

Separating
technology
Shaping, separating and planting in bed cultivation
 Highest quality on
stony and cloddy soils
A prerequisite for growing high quality
potatoes on stony and cloddy locations
is an optimised soil cultivation as a
first step. Growers all over the world
use the advantages of an effective
separation of clods and stones
by means of a 3-phase cultivation
system – comprising of forming,
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separating and planting in a bed.
The loosely sieved beds are free from
trash and warm up quickly offer ideal
growth conditions to ensure a fast
emergence of the potatoes. In addition,
subsequent planting with an optional
shaping board behind the potato planter
allows steps such as repeated ridge
shaping or the use of a rotary hiller
to be dispensed with. Furthermore,
there is less damage to the potatoes
during the harvest and picking costs
are reduced or can be eliminated
altogether. Maintenance and repair
costs are additionally minimised due
to a reduction in wear.
Phase 1: Bed formers of the BF/BFL-Series Phase 2: Bed separation with the stone Phase 3: Potato planting with the
shape the beds. The track and bed widths and clod separator of the CS-Series. The bed planting system. Immediately after
are determined during this step. separator takes up the entire bed width separation, the seed potatoes are
and sieves the soil. planted using the 1-, 2- or 3-bed system.
More information on pages 4 – 7. More information on pages 8 – 15. More information on pages 16 – 17.
Typical bed and row widths depending on planting direction, stone content and business
structure of the farm
Intake width 150 cm
Intake width 170 cm

Ideally shaped beds
The first steps for successful
separation are neatly drawn beds.
Shaping the beds is a decisive
working step, as subsequent
machines are unable to make any
corrections. Grimme offers two
basic easy to pulled models for
a successful start. The large
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bed formers of the BF-Series are
ideally suited for applications on
medium to heavy soils with large
amounts of stones and clods.
The easier pulled BFL bodies
are particularly suited for light to
medium-heavy soils and are able
to plough smaller beds. The long
SHAPING
mouldboards reduce the trickling
of soil back into the furrow to a
minimum. Three different working
widths make it possible to shape
two, three or four beds per cros-
sing – creating the best require-
ments for subsequent separation.
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Shaping of
two beds
BF/BFL 200
The BF/BFL 200 is equipped with
two plough bodies inside a fixed
frame. Two beds are formed per
crossing, one between the plough
bodies and two halves at the sides.
Small, structured areas can be
cultivated particularly well.
Shaping of
three beds
BFL 400
The BFL 400 is equipped with three
plough bodies inside a fixed frame.
The frame can be hydraulically
folded as an option. Three beds
are created per crossing, two
between the plough bodies and
two halves at the sides.
Shaping of
four beds
BF/BFL 600
The BF/BFL 600 is equipped
with four plough bodies inside a
hydraulically foldable frame. Four
beds, and in a folded state two beds,
are shaped during each crossing.
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For heavy 1 2
A versatile
conditions range of
BF body
options
The BF body is suitable for beds Options for
with a width of up to 2 m and bed formers
for heavy soils and soils with a
high clod and stone content. Detachable wear + tear points

The sole width of 410 mm offers and side shares (1) that can be

sufficient space to deposit larger used on both sides lead to an

amounts of stones and clods. increased stability.

Subsoil loosening tines (2) make it

possible to loosen the soil in front of
the BF-/BFL bodies to provide for an
For light 3 4
easier plough body operation and an

conditions improved bed structure.

With fixed loosening tines, the soil

BFL body directly underneath the future beds
is loosened. For very stony conditions,
The BFL body is suitable for beds
a return spring at the tines is optionally
with a width of up to 2 m and for
available to increase stability. For
light to medium-heavy soils. The
road transport, the loosening tines
long mouldboards ensure that the
can be retracted (3).
beds are evenly compacted and
skimmed. In addition, a sole width If the BF/BFL 600 is folded, it is also
of 330 mm provides for a compact possible to shape a single bed at
depositing of the stones. the headland (4).

To ensure an even working depth, the

High stability
left hand and right hand outside of the
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BF/BFL 600 can be equipped with
support wheels (5).
Stone protection
The two outer ridging bodies of
The mechanical shear bolt
the BF/BFL 600 are suspended on a
protection (1) ensures a longer
parallelogram (6) so that their working
service life of the ridging bodies.
depth can be adjusted. The two outer
The optional hydraulic
bodies work at approx. 2/3 of the depth
stone protection with automatic
during the first crossing and only at
resetting (2) considerably reduces
the full depth during the second
potential downtimes.
crossing to avoid lateral tensile forces.

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Preparing beds without
clods and stones
The second step for high quality
potatoes on stony and cloddy
soils is optimum soil separation
as a first step. Here the stone and
clod separators of the CS-Series
are called for. The CS-Series is
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designed for high performance,
best separating quality and
the highest economy. Versatile
options are available to choose
from to achieve this goal.
The four basic models CS 150
SHAPING
Combi-Star, Combi-Web,
Multi-Web and Combi-Star XL
with a separation width of 1500
or 1700 mm are convincing with
their special combination of star
rollers and main webs.
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7 star rollers
CS 150 Combi-Star
The CS 150 Combi-Star is
particularly suited for use on heavy,
wet and sticky soils and in case of
an increased humus content. The
robust V-belt drive results in low
maintenance costs for the machine.
3 star rollers
and 1 main web
CS 150 Combi-Web
The CS 150 Combi-Web is particularly
suited for use on sandy soils with a
high stone content. At the same
time, the power requirement is lower
compared to the Combi-Star. A transfer
roller supports the flow of material and
reduces the jamming of flat stones.
3 main webs
CS 150 Multi-Web
The CS 150 Multi-Web is particularly
suited for use at sandy locations and
on soils with a high content of sharp
stones. The sieving area is increased
by 20 % compared to the Combi-Star,
while wear costs especially on fields
with flint stones or very aggressive
sandy soils are considerably reduced.

Peak
separating
performance
CS 150
Combi-Star XL
The CS 150 Combi-Star XL is
suitable for universal applications.
The extended second main web
increases both the sieving
performance on light soils and the
grinding of clods on heavy soils
by up to 15 %. Compared to the
CS 150 Combi-Star, the sieving
area is increased by 0.8 m².
The intensity of separation
is increased by a steeper setting
angle of rollers and main web.
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Flexible and
accurate
Tractor attachment
and working depth
The CS can be optionally attached
to the lower links, cat. 3 or in the
2
hitch (1, 2; federal state legislation).
The working depth is adjusted by
means of the control box and is
automatically controlled by the
diablo rollers. A dial (3) indicates
the depth visibly.
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Less wear
RotaPower
With the standard RotaPower
shaft (4, red) on models Combi-Star,
Combi-Web and Combi-Star XL,
the sieving performance can be
increased by up to 25 % compared
to conventional machines with the
added advantage of lower wear and
reduced power requirement and fuel
consumption. The rotor crumbles
the compacted soil, thus preparing it
for improved sieving. The standard
3-finger-shaft (5) is suitable for larger
5 6 main web pitches, while for smaller
main web pitches up to 35 mm
and flat stones, the shaft with
5-finger tines (6) for finest sieving
can be selected as an option.
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Easy
maintenance
Drive unit
Star rollers and main webs are
driven via the drive shaft, an angular
gear and V-belts which are arranged
in an easily accessible manner on
the left and right of the machine (1).
As a standard, main webs are
driven by means of wide PU-finger
drives (2), resulting in less wear
on the web bars than when steel
finger discs are used. For frequent
changes in main web pitch, the pitch
independent, rubber covered friction
drive with driven support roller (3) is
available as an option.
Finer sieving
Clod mat
The clod mat effectively breaks
up and grinds clods. As a standard,
a light clod mat is installed (4). A
heavy clod mat or a circulating,
hydraulically driven clod mat (5) can
be selected as an option. The
circulating clod mat supports the
transport of large stones and
increases the clod grinding effect.
For heavily fluctuating streams
of soil it is recommended to use the
hydraulic height adjustment.
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Comprehensive
fixtures and
fittings
Series and options
The standard cross conveyor (1)
with 22 mm bar distance is laterally
moveable for a directed placement
of trash between the beds. As an
option, the speed of the web can at
the same be adjusted in infinitely
variable steps.
Every sixth bar of the last main web
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3 4 has a diameter of 16 mm (2). This
optimises the transport of soil
on the main web, supports the
breaking of clods and renders the
web more stable.
The standard axle steering (3) with
its 34° steering angle increases
the manoeuvrability of the CS at
4 the headland.
As a standard, the machine's angle
of inclination can be adjusted up to a
lifting height of 350 mm (4) to adapt
the machine to sloping ground and
to increase the sieving performance.
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A selection can be made between
wheels size 12.5-20 AS (standard)
and the larger 14.5-20 AS wheels (5).
The control box (6) makes it possible
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to operate all machine functions from
the driver's seat.
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Perfect
protection
Drawbar stone
protection
The optionally available drawbar
stone protection absorbs
the impulse of shocks when the
intake share hits an obstacle. This
protects tractor and separator
against damage, thus increasing
the stability of both machines.
Variably
adjustable
7 star rollers
The distances between the
seven star rollers can be optionally
adjusted to regulate the sieving
capacity (1, 2). In addition, wear of
the stars can be compensated with
this to ensure a longer useful life.
Fields without
stones
Stone box/bunker
Three options are available to
choose from: The stone box with
grader assembly that uses a rake
paddle tube (3) for large stones,
the stone box with grader assembly
that is equipped with three star
rollers (4) to further separate big
stones into the stone box instead
of the cross conveyor (5).
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Furrows
without clods
and stones
Unloading elevator
If stones and clods are not to be
deposited in the furrow, the cart
elevator is the choice to make. Sieved
stones can be directly conveyed onto
a trailer and removed from the field.
Especially in the case of pointed
and sharp-edges stones, this serves
to protect the wheels of all following
machines. The maximum loading
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height is 2.30 m. The cart elevator
can be folded in for road transport
and for use on the field, so that
clods and stones can be deposited
in the furrow.
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High degree
of convenience
Levelling and camera
The optionally available hydraulic
levelling keeps the machine horizontal
on sloping ground or in case of
furrows of varying depths to ensure
an optimum sieving result (1). As
an option, it is possible to choose
a camera with monitor for monitoring
the stone collection box (2).
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Versatile planting options
For the third step – planting
in separated beds – differently
equipped cup and belt planters
are available, depending on the
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requirements. Your advantage: Both
series make use of the loose soil
during planting and simultaneously
shape the ridge. Trust our efficiency
SHAPING
and reliability when it comes to
planting. Grimme offers the right
solution for you.
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2-row planting
GL 32 B, GB 215
and GB 230
Three 2-row models are available
to choose from, a cup planter with
1000 kg bunker volume and two belt
planters with 1500 or 3000 kg bunker
volume. The short and compact
design of the mounted machines
facilitates a high degree of mano-
euvrability and narrow headlands.
3-row planting
GB 330
With the GB 330, a belt planter is
available for 3-row planting. This
machine increases the number of
potatoes that can be planted by
means of a more even distribution
on the same area. The result is a
more even growth of the tubers
and thus an increased quota of
marketable commodities.
4- and 6-row
planting
GL 430, GB 430
and GL 660
Two 4-row models are available to
choose from for planting with the
offset method: one cup and one belt
planter. A 6-row cup planter can be
used to cover large areas.
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Technical data BF/BFL Technical data CS/CW/MW

BF/BFL 200 BFL 400 fixed / BFL 400 foldable BF/BFL 600 CS 150 Combi-Star CS 150 Combi-Web CS 150 Multi-Web CS 150 Combi-Star XL
Length in transport position 2700 mm 2690 mm 4700 mm Length 6800 mm 6800 mm 7700 mm 7300 mm
Width in transport position 3000 mm 4440 mm / 3000 mm 3000 mm Width 2500 mm 2500 mm 2500 mm 2500 mm
Height in transport position 2760 mm 2760 mm 3600 mm Height 2400 mm 2400 mm 2400 mm 2600 mm
Weight 740 / 930 kg 1325 kg / 1925 kg 3000 / 3300 kg Track width 1800 mm 1800 mm 1800 mm 1800 mm
3-point linkage Cat. 2 Cat. 2 Cat. 3 or 4 Weight 4170 kg 4170 kg 5070 kg 4800 kg
Number of beds 1 + 2 half 2 + 2 half 3 + 2 half Tractor attachment Cat. 2 or 3 Cat. 2 or 3 Cat. 2 or 3 Cat. 2 or 3
Bed width Up to 2 m Up to 2 m Up to 2 m Option: bottom attachment Option: bottom attachment Option: bottom attachment Option: bottom attachment
in hitch in hitch in hitch in hitch
Tyres 10.0/75-15 10.0/75-15 10.0/75-15
Drive input speed drive shaft 540 r.p.m. 540 r.p.m. 540 r.p.m. 540 r.p.m.
Power requirement From 90 kW From 120 kW From 175 kW
Tyres 12.5-20 / 14.5-20 12.5-20 / 14.5-20 12.5-20 / 14.5-20 12.5-20 / 14.5-20
Required control valves 1 1 3
Transport speed 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h
(double acting)
Engine power (min.) 70 kW 70 kW 70 kW 70 kW
Oil flow 34 l/min 34 l/min 34 l/min 34 l/min
Required control valves 1 1 1 1
(double acting)

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They are approximate and non-binding. Changes in the course of technical enhancement are possible at any time.

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